- Rough.
- Around.
- The.
- Edges!
That sums up how I feel on most days.
Some might call the 'RATE' look scruffy and messy.
However, I like to think of it as a very Parisien-chic way to dress.
('Effortless looking outfits with messy hair, minimal makeup and a thrown-together-in-5-minutes-becasue-I-had-a-wild-night-last-night vibe.)
I'm putting a seriously positive spin on this casual style BUT I'd much rather look RATE than over-primped.
Over-dressing is overrated in my opinion!
(see what I did there?😛)
For me, a hard-as-nails helmet blow-dry (or too-perfect tonged curls) and an overly styled outfit is very stuffy, frumpy and ultimately ageing.
Today I'm wearing another casual and comfortable look.
I realise that trainers and socks with cropped jeans is not the most flattering.
I know that a heel (or a more 'feminine' grown-up shoe) would make this outfit much more chic and elegant... BUT, I have to be comfortable these days!
I can't stand sore feet or feeling any discomfort.
I'm just not doing it!
(I also realise that I could have popped on a heel for the sake of these photos, and to make this outfit look prettier for you, but why lie?... Maybe I'll try a heel next week??.... Hmmmm....)
This is what I wore at work... warts (read:old gutties) and all!
{BTW Gutties are trainers/sneakers}
I'm wearing a classic Breton tee, some wide cropped jeans and a blazer.
Easy and breezy dressing!
Thank you again to Lise for her great term that made me realise that not being CHIC is CHIC in itself!
Who knew?
JEANS: Topshop (a few seasons old)
LEATHER BAG: ASOS Gent's department (past seasons)
LEATHER BELT: Very old
TRAINERS: Adidas (very very old... they were my daughter's)
T-SHIRT: J-crew (old)
WOOL BLAZER: Topman ( a hand-me-down)
love the R.A.T.E. style and the witty acronym ;DD, and I think that you nailed it: not being Chic is actually Chic. I do love a breton stripes t-shirt with jeans and a blazer, it's a rocking classic ensemble, it works, it's effortless and Cool!
ReplyDeleteAnd I prefer a pair of old sneakers, so much better and more comfortable, and chic too. I don't like heels actually, flattering as they're supposed to be. There's nothing more flattering than feeling comfident and walking comfortably. I believe it!
Looking fabulous!
besos
Very true Monica! Walking badly in heels is even less chic than wearing slippers as shoes!! 😂
DeleteHa-ha, 'over dressed is over rated' - you could not have said it better! I am thrilled you see the chicness of RATE styling but I cannot take the credit for coining this term. I learned it on the YLF (You Look Fabulous) Forum with Angie Cox. I love your RATE outfit today and YES to only comfortable (but cute) shoes - like your gutties :) Lise
ReplyDeleteWell, whoever is came from... Thank you for sharing! I love it. 😊
DeleteBTW.... I would always rather be underdressed than overdressed. What about you?
Yes, alot of women prefer to be overdressed but not me. Less is More is my new mantra.
DeleteYes, I really like this RATE style, I suppose because its more or less my own style!! I love bretón stripes and own several, they are both comfortable and stylish.
ReplyDeleteBretón stripes and denim always look great together, and can be teamed with almost any shoe/boot/sandal, whatever is most comfortable and suitable for the moment.
You look cool, confident, comfortable and chic!!!
Thank you Pauline! I love a Breton too.... They seem to work with everything, don't they? I wonder if you have any different coloured bretons? I've never had much success with them but I'd love some suggestions. X
DeleteFab!
ReplyDeleteThank you! ❤️
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